Art Theory Text with Diagrams 1943

Curator:Editor: This is "Art Theory Text with Diagrams" by Stuart Davis. It seems to be a page of handwritten notes and diagrams. I'm intrigued by Davis's attempt to codify artistic principles. What do you make of this piece? Curator: Considering Davis’s context, this work underscores the interplay between art, labor, and production. Davis is literally diagramming a theory. What impact might his artistic circles have on the materials and methods he uses? Editor: That's interesting. It makes me think about how even theoretical work is still a physical process. Curator: Exactly! The means of production, even in theory, leave traces. Editor: I hadn't considered the connection to the art-making process itself. Thanks!